Danby DPAC8511 Assembly instructions

Danby Products Limited, Ontario, Canada N1H 6Z9
Danby Products Inc., Findlay, Ohio, USA 45840
Model • Modèle • Modelo
V1.10.22 DM
• Owner’s Use and Care Guide
• Guide d’utilisation et Soins de Propriètaire
PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF
DPAC8511

PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER
Owner’s Use and Care Guide
• Welcome .............................................................2
• Safety Instructions ...............................................3-4
• Identifying Parts ...................................................4-6
• Features ..............................................................6-7
• Operating Instructions .........................................8-9
• Installation Instructions ........................................10-14
• Care and maintenance ........................................15
• Troubleshooting ...................................................16
• Warranty 17
CLIMATISEUR PORTATIF
Guide d’utiliser et soin de propriètaire
• Bienvenue ...........................................................18
• Consignes de Sécurité Important ........................19-20
• l'identification des pièces ....................................21-22
• Caractéristiques ..................................................23
• Consignes d’utilisation ........................................24-25
• Instructions d’installation .....................................26-30
• Soins et entretien 31
• Dépannage ..........................................................32
• Garantie ..............................................................33
Contents
CAUTION:
PRECAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and
operating instructions before first use of this
product.
Veuillez lire attentivement les consignes de
sécurité et les instructions d’utilisation avant
l’utilisation initiale de ce produit.
Model • Modèle • Modelo DPAC8511
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Danby appliance to provide you and your family with all of the “Home Comfort” requirements
of your home, cottage, or office. This Owner’s Use and Care Guide will provide you with valuable information necessary
for the proper care and maintenance of your new appliance. If properly maintained, your Danby appliance will give you
many years of trouble free operation. Please take a few moments to read the instructions thoroughly and familiarize
yourself with all of the operational aspects of this appliance.
Your Danby Portable Air-Conditioner is a multi-functional room air-exchanging, air-processing appliance, designed to
offer you the functions of; Air Conditioning, Dehumidifying, and Independent Fan. Each individual mode is featured with
“oscillating” air swing capabilities. This unit can be conveniently moved from room to room within your home and set up
in just minutes. Imagine the convenience of 4 Season Home Comfort at your fingertips, anywhere, anytime.
For easy reference, may we suggest you attach a copy of your sales slip/receipt to this page, along with the following
information, located on the manufacturers nameplate on the rear panel of the unit.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
This information will be necessary if your unit requires servicing and/or for general inquiries. To contact a Customer
Service Representative, call Danby TOLL FREE: 1-800-263-2629
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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring these instructions may cause harm or damage.
Your air conditioner should be used in such a way that it is protected
from moisture. e.g. condensation, splashed water, etc. Do not place or
store your air conditioner where it can fall or be pulled into water or
any other liquid. Unplug immediately if it occurs.
Always transport your air conditioner in a vertical position and stand
on a stable, level surface during use.
Turn off the product when not in use.
Always contact a qualified person to carry out repairs. If the power
cord is damaged it must be repaired by a qualified repairer.
Keep an air path of at least 30cm all around the unit from walls,
furniture and curtains.
If the air conditioner is knocked over during use, turn off the unit and
unplug it immediately.
Always use the switch on the control panel to turn off unit.
ALWAYS DO THIS
Do not operate your air conditioner in a wet room such as a bathroom
or laundry room.
Do not touch the unit with wet or damp hands.
Do not press the buttons on the control panel with anything other than
your fingers.
Do not remove any fixed covers. Never use this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged.
Never use the plug to start and stop the unit.
Do not cover or obstruct the inlet or outlet grilles.
Do not use hazardous chemicals to clean or come into contact with
the unit. Do not use the unit in the presence of inflammable
substances or vapour such as alcohol, insecticides, petrol,etc.
Do not allow children to operate the unit unsupervised.
Do not use this product for functions other than those described in this
instruction manual.
NEVER DO THIS
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Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the following instructions must be followed.
Incorrect operation due to ignoring these instructions may cause harm or damage.
ENERGY SAVING
TIPS
• Use the unit in the recommended room size.
• Locate the unit where furniture cannot obstruct the air flow.
• Keep blinds/curtains closed during the sunniest part of the day.
• Keep the filters clean.
• Keep doors and windows closed to keep cool air in and warm air out
(cooling mode).
OPERATING
CONDITION
The air conditioner must be operated within the temperature range
indicated below:
MODE
COOL
DRY
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ROOM TEMPERATURE
17°C(62°F) ~ 35°C(95°F)
13°C(55°F) ~ 35°C(95°F)
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Note: Performance may be reduced outside of these operating
temperatures.
TOOLS FOR WINDOW
KIT INSTALLATION
1. Screwdriver (medium size Phillips)
2. Tape measure or ruler
3. Knife or scissors
4. Saw(In the event that the window kit needs to be cut down in size
because the window is too narrow for direct installation).
See www.danby.com for general instruction guide.
Identifying Parts
WARNING
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord
or an adaptor plug. Do not remove any prong from the power
cord.
ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION WARNING
• Be sure the electrical service is adequate for the model you have
chosen. This information can be found on the serial plate, which
is located on the side of the cabinet and behind the grille.
• Be sure the air conditioner is properly grounded. To minimize
shock and fire hazards, proper grounding is important. The
power cord is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for
protection against shock hazards.
• Your air conditioner must be used in a properly grounded wall
receptacle. If the wall receptacle you intend to use is not
adequately grounded or protected by a time delay fuse or circuit
breaker, have a qualified electrician install the proper receptacle.
• Ensure the receptacle is accessible after the unit installation.
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Identifying Parts
ACCESSORIES
TEMP
AUTO
COOL
DR Y
HEAT
FAN
HIGH
MED
LOW
MODE FAN SPEED
SWING
TIMER ON
ECONOMY
ON/OFF
TIMER OFF
RESETLOCK
FOLLO W
ME LED
DISPLAY
ION
TURBO
PARTS PART NAME QUANTITY
Exhaust hose and Adaptor
B (flat mouth) 1 set
Adaptor B (round mouth)* 1 set
Wall Exhaust Adaptor A* 1 pc
Expansion Plug and wood
screw* 4/ pc
Window Slider Kit and bolt 1 set
Foam seal 3/pc
Remote Controller and
Battery (For remote control
models only) 1set
Drain hose 1pc
NOTE: Optional parts(*), some models do not include.
• Check all the accessories are included in the package and please refer to the installation
instructions for their usage.
NOTE: All the illustrations in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Your air conditioner may
be slightly different. The actual shape shall prevail.
UNIT STRUCTURE
FRONT
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Control Panel
Horizontal Louver Blade
(swings automatically)
Caster
Carrying Handle
(both sides)
Fig.1
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Identifying Parts
REAR
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13
12
9
8
5
6
7
10
11
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
5
6
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12
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14
Upper Air Filter (Behind the grille)
Air Outlet
Power cord outlet
Air intake
Drain Outlet
Air intake
Side Air Filter (Behind the grill)
Air intake
Lower Air Filter (Behind the grille)
Bottom tray drain outlet
Fig.2
Features
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the control panel
and remote controller and all its functions, then follow the symbol for the
functions you desire.
The unit can be controlled by the unit control panel alone or with the
remote controller .
NOTE: This manual does not include Remote Controller Operations, see
the <<Remote Controller Instruction>> packed with the unit for details.
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7
6remote signal recepter
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9
Fig.3
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Features
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
MODE select button
Selects the appropriate operating mode. Each time you press the
button, a mode is selected in a sequence that goes from AUTO,
COOL, DRY, FAN and HEAT(cooling only models without HEAT
feature). The mode indicator light illuminates under the different mode
settings.
TIMER button
Used to initiate the AUTO ON start time and AUTO OFF stop time
program, in conjuction with the up arrow & down arrow buttons.
POWER button
Power switch on/off.
SLEEP button
Used to initiate the SLEEP operation.
FAN button
Control the fan speed. Press to select the fan speed in four steps-
LOW, MED, HI and AUTO. The fan speed indicator light illuminates
under different fan settings except AUTO speed. When select AUTO
fan speed, all the fan indicator lights turn dark.
UP and DOWN buttons
Used to adjust (increasing/decreasing) temperature settings (1°C/2°F
increments) in a range of 17°C(62°F) to 30°C(88°F) or the TIMER
setting in a range of 0~24hrs. The control is capable of displaying
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius. To convert
from one to the other, press and hold the Up and Down buttons at the
same time for 3 seconds.
LED Display
Shows the set temperature in °C or °F and the Auto-timer settings.
While on DRY and FAN modes, it shows the room temperature.
Error codes:
E1 - Room temperature sensor error-Unplug the unit and plug
it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
E2 - Evaporator temperature sensor error- Unplug the unit and
plug it back in. If error repeats, call for service.
E4 -Display panel communication error - Unplug the unit and
plug it back in. If error repeats call for service.
P1 -Bottom tray is full - Connect the drain hose and drain the
collected water away. If error repeats, call for service.
ION button(optional)
Press the ION button, the ion generator is energized and will help to
remove pollen and impurities from the air, and trap them in the filter.
Press it again to stop the function.
SWING button
Use this button to initiate the auto swing feature or lock the louver at
the desired positon.
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Operating Instructions
OPERATING
CONTROLS AND
MODES
COOL operation
- Press the "MODE" button until the "COOL" indicator light comes on.
- Press the ADJUST buttons "up arrow" or "down arrow" to select your
desired room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of
17°C-30°C / 62°F-88°F.
- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed.
HEAT operation (cooling only models without HEAT feature)
- Press the "MODE" button until the "HEAT" indicator light comes on.
- Press the ADJUST buttons "up arrow" or "down arrow" to select your
desired room temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of
17°C-30°C / 62°F-88°F.
- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed. For some
models, the fan speed can not be adjusted under HEAT mode.
DRY operation
- Press the "MODE" button until the "DRY" indicator light comes on.
- Under this mode, you cannot select a fan speed or adjust the
temperature. The fan motor operates at LOW speed.
- Keep windows and doors closed for the best dehumidifying effect.
- Do not put the duct to window.
AUTO operation
- When you set the air conditioner in AUTO mode, it will automatically
select cooling, heating (cooling only models without HEAT feature) or fan
only operation depending on what temperature you have selected and the
room temperature.
- The air conditioner will control room temperature automatically round the
temperature point set by you.
- Under AUTO mode, you can not select the fan speed.
FAN operation
- Press the "MODE" button until the "FAN" indicator light comes on.
- Press the "FAN SPEED" button to choose the fan speed. The temperature
cannot be adjusted.
- Do not put the duct to window.
TIMER operation
- When the unit is on, first press the Timer button, the TIMER OFF indicator
light illuminates. It indicates the Auto Stop program is initiated.
- When the unit is off, first press the Timer button, the TIMER ON indicator
light illuminates. It indicates the Auto Start program is initiated.
- Press or hold the UP or DOWN button to change the Auto time by 0.5
hour increments, up to 10 hours, then at 1 hour increments up to 24
hours. The control will count down the time remaining until the unit starts.
- The selected time will register in 5 second and the system will
automatically revert back to display the previous temperature setting.
- Turning the unit ON or OFF at any time or adjusting the timer setting to
0.0 will cancel the Auto Start/Stop timed program.
- When the malfunction (E1 or E2) occurs, the Auto Start/Stop timed
program will also be cancelled.
SLEEP operation
Press this button, the selected temperature will increase (cooling) or
decrease (heating) by 1°C/2°F 30 minutes. The temperature will then
increase (cooling) or decrease (heating) by another 1°C/2°F after an
additional 30 minutes. This new temperature will be maintained for 7 hours
before it returns to the originally selected temperature. This ends the Sleep
mode and the unit will continue to operate as originally programmed.
NOTE: This feature is unavailabe under FAN or DRY mode.
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Operating Instructions
POWER OUTAGE In the case of a power outage or interruption, the unit will automatically
re-start in the default settings after the power is restored.
Wait 3 minutes before resuming operation
After the unit has stopped, it can not operate for the first 3 minutes. This
is to protect the unit. Operation will automatically start after 3 minutes.
AIR FLOW DIRECTION
ADJUSTMENT
The louver can be adjusted automatically.
• Adjust the air flow direction automatically (Fig.4):
- When the Power is ON, the louver opens fully. Press the SWING button
on the panel or remote controller to initiate the Auto swing feature.
- The louver willl swing up and down automatically.
- Please do not adjust the louver manually.
Swings automatically
Fig.4
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